…a few more for the coming year, just because…

43. You should never be someone’s everything. Everyone has a God-shaped hole you weren’t meant to fill.

44. Keep life simple. Let distractions and noise roll off you like beads of rain. Realize your vocation & do that well.

45. Rhythm in a day keeps instability at bay.

46. Atmosphere is the air you breathe, just as the atmosphere in your home is the environment that nurtures and gives roots to those who live there. Work hard to protect and provide an atmosphere of peace, beauty, and belonging.

47. Our flaws and imperfections are a blessing and are good at busting pride and vanity. And that is beautiful.

48. I annoy myself quite frequently and have to laugh. My feelings and emotions are natural, but I must be vigilant in mastering them for they can be the devil’s playthings.

49. Sometimes, when I’m on the edge of defeat, I stop and give thanks; then remind myself progress is just one step forward in a good direction. I can do that.

50. Choose well, relying not on your own understanding. If it’s not right or good, don’t choose it. (And, when we make a bad choice – ’cause we will, turn around and make it right.)

51. Keep a bridle on passion.

52. My two biggest fears are being found out to be a phony, and failing people. I’m thankful to shine light on them.

53. Fears are lies that we choose to give credit to. Nothing of worth can be taken from us if we are authentic.

54. The tribulations of life are but a fire to refine out the dross which makes us less pure. Try your best to see the good in what the hard times are teaching you.

55. We are not meant to wallow. Reach up with your spirit and say what my 4-year old taught me, “What a beautiful day! Thank you, God, for this beautiful day!”

May we all continue to grow & have eyes to see the Truth, the Beauty, the Goodness.